Top Leader Lab

- Coach leaders and entrepreneurs to master effective corporate communication through 1:1 coaching and presentation workshop series.

- Design and deliver workshops focused on clarity, confidence, and executive presence.

- Host a podcast featuring entrepreneurs and leaders, exploring what helped them grow and advance in their careers.

- Share actionable insights from real-world stories to inspire professionals on their communication journey.

Podcaster and Coach

- Supported the onboarding of 300+ students in a single day, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience.

- Organized social events such as bowling nights and bingo games to foster community and connection.

- Managed and tracked inventory for new student joiners.

- Liaised with university representatives and coordinated events at University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, and University of Waterloo.

Campus Coordinator

- Collaborated with HR teams to generate monthly reports on employee engagement, retention, and attrition trends.

- Organized monthly HR townhalls, managing the invite list, meeting agenda, and recognition segments to enhance team connection.

- Supported HR Business Partners in preparing onboarding and offboarding letters and related documentation.

Human Resources Specialist

- Leveraged LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to identify and engage top candidates.

- Managed the full recruitment cycle, including salary negotiations, offer rollouts, and post-offer follow-ups.

Recruiter

Partnered with client groups to design and implement communication and training schedules for change initiatives.

Conducted “Train the Trainer” sessions to equip internal teams with the skills to lead and sustain change effectively.

Consultant

upGrad Enterprise

- Onboarded 50+ contractual employees within two months, ensuring smooth documentation and orientation processes.

- Gained hands-on experience in the fundamentals of recruitment, staffing, and candidate management.

Intern

Your best ideas are useless if they aren't heard and understood. For years, I’ve seen brilliant leaders with incredible vision fail to get the buy-in they deserve, not because of their ideas, but because of how they communicated them.

As a Communication Coach, my mission is to ensure your voice is the most compelling and influential one in the room.

My perspective is unique. Having worked inside major tech and consulting firms like AMD, CGI, and PwC in HR and Talent Acquisition, I have a deep understanding of the corporate landscape. 

I know the unwritten rules of communication that determine who gets a *seat at the table* and *who gets left behind*.

I help my clients bridge that gap. We partner in two ways:

1) For Individual Leaders (1:1 Coaching):

We work together to sharpen your communication skills so you can lead with more authority and impact. The focus is on building tangible skills in message structuring, confident delivery, and organizational influence.

2) For Teams (Workshop Series):

I provide frameworks that help your team structure and deliver engaging presentations. The goal is to equip them with the skills to capture and hold the attention of any audience.

If you're ready to step up to the next level of your leadership, I invite you to DM me.

Bit of personal post, but here goes nothing.

Last year in October 2024, I made BIG giant leap. 

I quit my job and launched my business Top Leader Lab.

I did this because, I knew I had it in me to really make difference in the way people communicate at work.

But that's not what this post is about.

This post is about entreprenuership.

One of the biggest challenges of business I thought was:

- Getting clients
- Staying organized
- Flux in monthly income

While those are daunting, but the biggest challenge is support.

Support from people you love.

One of the toughest week was when I told my Appa (dad) that I am pursuing my business (after doing this for almost a year)

I wanted to protect him from worrying about my financial situation (and secondly I was too worried that if I didn't have his support, it would crush me)

When finally told him he was upset. 

Not because he thought I couldn't build it.

But because I had not shared it with him.

The point of the post is:

Some people will question your sanity for giving up a safe paycheque and going after something you know will make a difference.

That's part of the process. 

Will there be days when you will question yourself. 

HELL YEAH.

But at least, you will come out at the other end knowing you are giving everything you have in yourself to build something you are proud of.

Keep at it, my entreprenuerial friends.

KEEP AT IT!

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👋 Hi, I'm Clerisa. 

I teach communication skills that build your influence. 

Need help? Visit my website ↓
www.TopLeaderLab.com

Clerisa Varghese

Founder of Top Leader Lab | Communication Coach | Corporate Trainer | (part time coffee drinker)

It's 9:58 AM. You're about to present to stakeholders.

Your slides are polished (but your heart is thumping)

You open with: 

"Good morning everyone. Today we'll be reviewing Q3 financials and departmental updates."

But something feels… off.

- You notice someone's camera turns off. 
- Another person opens their laptop. 
- Someone checks their phone. 

The energy in the room feels flat, distracted.

You keep going, but deep down you know the truth.

They're not really listening. (cue the womp womp sound effect)

You've lost them before you even started. 

And now you're fighting an uphill battle for the next 30 minutes, wondering why your perfectly prepared presentation feels like it's falling flat.


If you've ever felt this, this carousel will help. 

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👋 Hi, I'm Clerisa. 
I teach communication skills that build your influence. 
Need help? Visit my website ↓
www.TopLeaderLab.com

6 Ways to START Your Presentation Like a PRO

Shhh... 

"You're being too loud." 

This year I had the opportunity to attend Elevate Festival 2025 in Toronto. 

One of the things that fascinated me was how efficiently the event venue, Meridian Hall, was utilized. 

Since it brought in thousands of guests each day, 

they had to account for multiple events being held simultaneously 

while allowing people to network (if they wished) or participate in sessions. 

They used a system called Quiet events, 

where you pick up headphones 

and can hear crystal clear what the presenter is saying, 

BUT 

to the outside world it's QUIET. 

(don't worry, they sanitized every headphone, once you returned them)

Our communication in the workplace is like that sometimes too. 

While a lot of what we say makes sense to everyone, 

only a few will tune in (aka wear the headphones) 

and listen to what you have to say. 

BUT you better make sure that when they are tuning in,

 you are saying things that matter and are effective in your communication.

What's something you've seen at a conference or event that surprised you?

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👋 Hi, I'm Clerisa. 

I teach communication skills that build your influence. 

Need help? Visit my website ↓
www.TopLeaderLab.com

Your phone buzzes. New calendar invite.

"URGENT: Leadership Team Meeting - Tomorrow 2 PM"

That voice in your head immediately starts:

- What if I fumble?
- What if I freeze up?
- What if they ask something I don't know?

You spend the next 3 days over-preparing your slides.

You practice 50 times in the mirror.

But when the moment comes...

You sound like a nervous robot reading a script.

Your carefully crafted presentation falls flat.

The leadership team looks distracted, unengaged.

You walk away thinking: 

"I knew my stuff, so why didn't I sound confident?"

Knowing your content ≠ Sounding confident

Even the most prepared professionals struggle with this.

But there's a strategic way to prepare that changes everything.

In my latest video, I break down the 4 essential elements that transform how you show up in leadership meetings:

- Know your audience 
- Structure for conversation
- Handle interruptions like a pro
- Master your pace and presence

Because when you nail these 4 elements, something magical happens:

You don't just deliver information.

 You command the room.

Watch the full breakdown. Link in comments. 

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👋 Hi, I'm Clerisa. 
I teach communication skills that build your influence. 
Need help? Visit my website ↓
www.TopLeaderLab.com

Meet Heather 

Heather is the Leadership Coach helping leaders grow their team without burnout.

One problem: She needed help restructuring presentation she delivered at Stanford in California. 

I recorded a session with Heather where I helped her LEVEL up her presentation. 

You can watch the full video on YouTube now
(Link in the comments)

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